![]() | Cops dragged to court in Rajasthan after they seize effigy of RavanaJodhpur resident Purushottam Sharma had another complaint. He argued that "Ravana is the son-in-law of Jodhpur and keeping his effigy in a Police Thana is an insult to the people of Jodhpur". |
![]() | Video of thousands attending Dussehra ceremony in Kharagpur goes viral on social mediaSarkar said the crowd was wearing masks and there was frequent announcements on mike asking people to maintain social distancing norms. |
![]() | Dussehra concludes minus fanfareIn Jeypore, celebrations were muted as the ceremonial lathi procession on Bijaya Dashami was banned in view of the Covid-19 crisis. |
![]() | Of Dasara and asuraDasara has never ranked on top of my list of favourite festivals. I prefer action-packed festivals like Diwali and Holi. |
![]() | 'Covid cases rising in Bengal, Delhi': It could be due to puja festivities, say officialsThe officials said the true impact of the celebrations could be gauged only after the coming two weeks. |
![]() | COVID effigies new addition at some celebrations during a muted Dussehra across countryEven at places where the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran and Meghnad were torched, organisers opted for smaller effigies this year. |
![]() | No place for arrogance, breaking promises in a ruler's life: Sonia Gandhi's Dussehra messageIn her message on Dussehra, Sonia Gandhi extended good wishes to all. |
![]() | This Dussehra, effigy of COVID-19 to be burnt along with Ravan in Delhi's Shastri ParkAs per environmental norms, these effigies contain green crackers and will be set on fire later this evening. |
![]() | Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa extends wishes on VijayadashamiEarlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended wishes to his countrymen on Mahanavami, the ninth day of Navratri festival. |
![]() | Sangola-a Maha village where Ravan is honoured, not condemnedThe tradition of worshipping Ravan for his "intelligence and ascetic qualities" has been going on in Sangola village here for the last 200 years, claim locals. |
![]() | Koraput: Puja crowd defies virus restrictionsSimilar was the scene in Borrigumma where locals crowded one of the pandals throwing social distancing norms to winds. |
![]() | Jewellers betting big on Dussehra, expect 65 pc of total business this festival seasonGold prices were on Friday ruling at around Rs 49,200-51,000 per 10 grams in the domestic market, while in the international market, it was at USD 1,908 an ounce. |
![]() | Your guide to festive fastingPlanning to keep the Navratri fast? Keep in mind these tips while you do so. |
![]() | COVID-19 effect: Pre-Dussehra business in Bhubaneswar markets takes a hitNumbers of buyers in Bhubaneswar and their purchasing capacity is at an all time low due to the pandemic-induced economic crisis. |
![]() | Dehradun diary: All that is happening in 'Dev Bhoomi'While Dussehra fairs have been banned in capital Dehradun, hte 95th foundation course for the fresh batch of civil servants commenced from Tuesday. |
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